The President's Update on the Economy

October 2, 2014

Our economy is stronger than it was when President Obama took office during the Great Recession, but we're not there yet. To build an economy that works for every American -- not just the privileged few -- we must invest in key areas to create security and opportunity for America’s middle class.

What We're Doing on Inversions

September 26, 2014

Inversions -- or tax maneuvers that reward U.S. corporations that declare themselves overseas residents to avoid paying taxes in America -- have been in the news a lot lately, because more than 50 percent of these deals have happened in the past five years. We're doing something about it. Get the facts below, and then pass this on.

What We're Doing on Inversions

September 26, 2014

Inversions -- or tax maneuvers that reward U.S. corporations that declare themselves overseas residents to avoid paying taxes in America -- have been in the news a lot lately, because more than 50 percent of these deals have happened in the past five years. We're doing something about it. Get the facts below, and then pass this on.

What We're Doing on Inversions

September 26, 2014

Inversions -- or tax maneuvers that reward U.S. corporations that declare themselves overseas residents to avoid paying taxes in America -- have drawn the ire of many Americans as an example of an unfair corporate tax loophole. The Treasury Department took another step to limit inversions. Get the facts below, and then pass this on.

VP: It's Time to Rebuild America

Rebuild America

May 14, 2014

The funding to fix our crumbling roads and bridges is running out, and only Congress can reauthorize it. Find out what will happen if Congress doesn't act, and see how the President's plan would rebuild our infrastructure in a smarter way:

Closing the Pay Gap

April 8, 2014

On average, full-time working women earn 77 cents to every dollar earned by men. Worse still, many women don't even know they're underpaid, and can't take steps to ensure they're getting equal pay for equal work. See what President Obama is doing about that, then share the news.

Closing the Pay Gap

April 8, 2014

On average, full-time working women earn 77 cents to every dollar earned by men. Worse still, many women don't even know they're underpaid, and can't take steps to ensure they're getting equal pay for equal work. See what President Obama is doing about that, then share the news.

The President's 2015 Budget

Protecting American Inventors

February 20, 2014

The Obama administration is making major progress on a series of initiatives designed to combat patent trolls, further strengthen our patent system and foster innovation and has announced new executive actions to build on these efforts. Learn more about these initiatives below.

Protecting American Inventors

February 20, 2014

The Obama administration is making major progress on a series of initiatives designed to combat patent trolls, further strengthen our patent system and foster innovation and has announced new executive actions to build on these efforts. Learn more about these initiatives below.

Year of Action 2014

5 Farm Bill Benefits

February 7, 2014

Despite its name, the Farm Bill isn't just about helping farmers. It's a jobs bill, an innovation bill, an infrastructure bill, a research bill, and a conservation bill -- and it's about growing our economy. Take a look, and pass it on.

Join the President's Road Trip

Extending Unemployment Insurance, in Four Numbers

January 7, 2014

Unemployment insurance is a vital economic lifeline for millions of Americans who are looking for work -- and because Republicans in Congress failed to act at the end of 2013, that lifeline was taken away from 1.3 million Americans. They can fix this before it affects millions more. Here is why they should:

4 Numbers on Extending UI

January 7, 2014

Unemployment insurance is a vital economic lifeline for millions of Americans who are looking for work -- and because Republicans in Congress failed to act at the end of 2013, that lifeline was taken away from 1.3 million Americans. They can fix this before it affects millions more. Here is why they should:

Reporting Back on the Auto Recovery

December 9, 2013

At a time when the American auto industry was about to collapse, the President made the tough to decision to invest in it. Today, the United States no longer owns a stake in General Motors, and the auto industry is thriving. Here's what that looks like.

Remember This During Thanksgiving

November 26, 2013

For decades, Congress has authorized SNAP in a bipartisan fashion through the Farm Bill. They don't have to do it in a way that hurts children, seniors, veterans, and vulnerable families. Learn more, and pass it on:

The President on the Gov't Shutdown

Protecting Homeownership

August 5, 2013

The housing market is healing, and President Obama has a plan to build on the progress we've already made so that owning a home is a symbol of responsibility and a source of security for generations to come. Share this page to help share his plan with others.

Raising the Minimum Wage

August 1, 2013

If we can boost the minimum wage, we can help a working families bring home thousands of extra dollars each year — which pays for lots of groceries, bills, and rent. If you think that no one who works full-time should live in poverty, we need you to share this graphic.

A Better Bargain for the Middle Class

Income Inequality & Wealth Concentration

June 11, 2013

The curve shows that children from poor families are less likely to improve their economic status as adults in countries where income inequality was higher – meaning wealth was concentrated in fewer hands – around the time those children were growing up.